Lemongrass: Growing and Using Australia's Most Useful Tropical Herb

Growing LemongrassCymbopogon citratus grows as a perennial clump in subtropical and tropical Australian gardens — Queensland, northern NSW, and frost-free coastal areas. In temperate climates it can be grown in large containers brought inside in winter, or treated as an annual. It needs: full sun; well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; regular watering during dry periods; and protection from frost (damaged below 0°C, killed below -3°C).HarvestingCut individual stems at ground level — ta…